The Great Chicago Fire: A Phoenix from the Ashes
Schedule
Thu Oct 07 2021 at 06:30 pm
Location
White Oak Library District | Lockport, IL
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Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago FireIn October of 1871, the city of Chicago burned for two days, destroying thousands of buildings, and killing an estimated 300 people. Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the blaze, Terry Lynch, as Patrick O’Leary, will discuss the theories surrounding the start of the fire, as well as the aftermath. Was Patrick’s wife, an Irish immigrant named Catherine O’Leary to blame? Could it have been someone else? Could it have been a meteorite? In the aftermath of the blaze, the reconstruction of the city quickly led to an era of unsurpassed economic development and population growth. Hear how this growth led to, among other things, the construction of a new urban center, as well as a new style of architecture.
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Where is it happening?
White Oak Library District, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL 60441, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
